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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.15 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.15 and 176.54 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.15 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.15 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.15 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 73,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,288.51/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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