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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 415.20 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 415.20 and 176.62 is: 243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 415.20 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/415.20 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 415.20 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 73,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,332.62/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.74

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