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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 417.03 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 417.03 and 177.86 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 417.03 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/417.03 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 417.03 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 74,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,169.98/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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