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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.71, 417.67 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.71, 417.67 and 184.75 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.71 : 417.67 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.71/417.67 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.71x = 417.67 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.71x = 77,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,161.52/302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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