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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 417.14 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 417.14 and 177.93 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 417.14 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/417.14 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 417.14 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 74,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,220.83/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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