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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 415.11 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 415.11 and 176.50 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 415.11 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/415.11 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 415.11 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 73,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,266.92/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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