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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 417.31 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 417.31 and 184.45 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 417.31 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/417.31 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 417.31 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 76,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,972.83/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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