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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 414.99 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 414.99 and 176.34 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 414.99 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/414.99 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 414.99 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 73,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,178.45/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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