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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 414.75 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 414.75 and 176.31 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 414.75 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/414.75 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 414.75 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 73,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,122.50/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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