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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 414.59 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 414.59 and 176.04 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 414.59 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/414.59 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 414.59 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 72,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,983.54/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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