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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414.09 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414.09 and 175.68 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414.09 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414.09 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414.09 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 72,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,747.33/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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