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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 414.41 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 414.41 and 175.96 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 414.41 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/414.41 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 414.41 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 72,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,919.58/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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