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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 414.11 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 414.11 and 175.76 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 414.11 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/414.11 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 414.11 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 72,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,784.82/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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