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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.55, 414.63 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.55, 414.63 and 175.99 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.55 : 414.63 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.55/414.63 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.55x = 414.63 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.55x = 72,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,970.48/300.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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