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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 416.97 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 416.97 and 177.85 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 416.97 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/416.97 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 416.97 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 74,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,158.11/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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