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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 417.01 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 417.01 and 177.80 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 417.01 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/417.01 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 417.01 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 74,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,144.98/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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