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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 414.62 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 414.62 and 176.09 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 414.62 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/414.62 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 414.62 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 73,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,008.80/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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