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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 417.14 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 417.14 and 177.94 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 417.14 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/417.14 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 417.14 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 74,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,225.89/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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