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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 416.91 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 416.91 and 177.85 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 416.91 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/416.91 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 416.91 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 74,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,147.44/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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