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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 414.18 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 414.18 and 175.79 is: 242.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 414.18 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/414.18 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 414.18 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 72,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,808.70/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.57

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