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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 414.95 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 414.95 and 176.34 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 414.95 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/414.95 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 414.95 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 73,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,171.40/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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