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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 415.20 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 415.20 and 176.63 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 415.20 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/415.20 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 415.20 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 73,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,334.70/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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