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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.46, 414.59 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.46, 414.59 and 176.11 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.46 : 414.59 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.46/414.59 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.46x = 414.59 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.46x = 73,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,013.44/300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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