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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 415.18 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 415.18 and 176.57 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 415.18 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/415.18 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 415.18 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 73,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,308.33/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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