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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 415.04 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 415.04 and 176.44 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 415.04 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/415.04 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 415.04 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 73,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,229.66/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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