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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 415.37 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 415.37 and 176.68 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 415.37 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/415.37 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 415.37 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 73,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,387.57/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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