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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 414.86 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 414.86 and 176.28 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 414.86 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/414.86 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 414.86 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 73,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,130.64/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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