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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 414.51 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 414.51 and 176.11 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 414.51 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/414.51 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 414.51 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 72,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,999.36/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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