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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 417.50 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 417.50 and 184.56 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 417.50 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/417.50 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 417.50 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 77,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,054.26/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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