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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 416.75 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 416.75 and 177.65 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 416.75 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/416.75 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 416.75 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 74,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,035.79/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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