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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 414.99 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 414.99 and 176.37 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 414.99 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/414.99 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 414.99 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 73,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,191.79/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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