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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 415.31 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 415.31 and 176.61 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 415.31 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/415.31 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 415.31 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 73,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,347.02/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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