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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 415.02 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 415.02 and 176.41 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 415.02 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/415.02 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 415.02 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 73,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213.68/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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