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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 414.52 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 414.52 and 176.06 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 414.52 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/414.52 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 414.52 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 72,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,980.39/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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