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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 414.45 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 414.45 and 174.32 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 414.45 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/414.45 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 414.45 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 72,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,244.85/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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