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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 414.70 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 414.70 and 176.12 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 414.70 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/414.70 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 414.70 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 73,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,039.33/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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