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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 415.28 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 415.28 and 176.52 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 415.28 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/415.28 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 415.28 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 73,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,305.23/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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