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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 414.50 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 414.50 and 176.00 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 414.50 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/414.50 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 414.50 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 72,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,952.16/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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