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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 415.08 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 415.08 and 176.58 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 415.08 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/415.08 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 415.08 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 73,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,294.83/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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