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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 416.93 and 177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 416.93 and 177.79 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 416.93 = 177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/416.93 = 177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 416.93 × 177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 74,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,124.05/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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