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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 416.93 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 416.93 and 177.87 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 416.93 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/416.93 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 416.93 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 74,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,159.34/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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