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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 415.04 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 415.04 and 176.42 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 415.04 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/415.04 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 415.04 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 73,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,221.36/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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