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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 414.38 and 175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 414.38 and 175.81 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 414.38 = 175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/414.38 = 175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 414.38 × 175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 72,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,853.35/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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