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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 417.13 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 417.13 and 177.94 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 417.13 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/417.13 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 417.13 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 74,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,224.11/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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