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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 415.27 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 415.27 and 176.66 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 415.27 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/415.27 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 415.27 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 73,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,362.64/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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