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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 414.81 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 414.81 and 176.25 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 414.81 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/414.81 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 414.81 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 73,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,110.26/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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