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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 414.61 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 414.61 and 176.15 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 414.61 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/414.61 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 414.61 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 73,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,033.55/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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