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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 414.91 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 414.91 and 176.33 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 414.91 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/414.91 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 414.91 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 73,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,158.56/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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