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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 414.21 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 414.21 and 175.84 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 414.21 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/414.21 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 414.21 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 72,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,834.31/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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