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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 415.29 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 415.29 and 176.60 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 415.29 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/415.29 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 415.29 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 73,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,339.58/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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