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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 417.04 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 417.04 and 177.86 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 417.04 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/417.04 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 417.04 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 74,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,174.73/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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