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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 414.99 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 414.99 and 176.40 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 414.99 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/414.99 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 414.99 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 73,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,204.24/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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