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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 415.22 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 415.22 and 176.57 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 415.22 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/415.22 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 415.22 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 73,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,312.44/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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