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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 414.91 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 414.91 and 176.32 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 414.91 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/414.91 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 414.91 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 73,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,156.93/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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