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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.29, 417.07 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.29, 417.07 and 176.23 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.29 : 417.07 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.29/417.07 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.29x = 417.07 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.29x = 73,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,498.76/302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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