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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 415.08 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 415.08 and 176.46 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 415.08 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/415.08 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 415.08 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 73,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,245.02/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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