- Since 1 is in the tenths place, 300.172998 is between 300.1 and 300.2
- 300.15 is the midpoint between 300.1 (300.10) and 300.2 (300.20)
- As illustrated on the number line, 300.172998 is greater than the midpoint (300.15)
- Therefore, 300.172998 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 300.2
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