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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.53, 414.68 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.53, 414.68 and 176.19 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.53 : 414.68 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.53/414.68 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.53x = 414.68 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.53x = 73,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,063.36/300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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