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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 416.87 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 416.87 and 177.89 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 416.87 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/416.87 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 416.87 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 74,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,154.03/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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