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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 414.87 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 414.87 and 176.35 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 414.87 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/414.87 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 414.87 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 73,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,162.32/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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