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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 414.75 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 414.75 and 176.20 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 414.75 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/414.75 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 414.75 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 73,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,078.95/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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