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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 414.70 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 414.70 and 176.22 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 414.70 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/414.70 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 414.70 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 73,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,078.43/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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