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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.86 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.86 and 176.32 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.86 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.86 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.86 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 73,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,148.12/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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