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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 414.45 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 414.45 and 176.04 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 414.45 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/414.45 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 414.45 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 72,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,959.78/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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