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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 417.45 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 417.45 and 178.14 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 417.45 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/417.45 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 417.45 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 74,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,364.54/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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