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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 415.01 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 415.01 and 176.44 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 415.01 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/415.01 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 415.01 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 73,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,221.41/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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