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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 414.84 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 414.84 and 176.26 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 414.84 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/414.84 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 414.84 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 73,119.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,119.70/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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