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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 415.07 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 415.07 and 176.43 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 415.07 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/415.07 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 415.07 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 73,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,229.92/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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