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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 415.20 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 415.20 and 176.50 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 415.20 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/415.20 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 415.20 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 73,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282.80/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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