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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 414.55 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 414.55 and 176.16 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 414.55 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/414.55 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 414.55 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 73,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,027.13/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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