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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 415.02 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 415.02 and 176.38 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 415.02 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/415.02 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 415.02 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 73,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,200.85/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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