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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 450.06 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 450.06 and 117.45 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 450.06 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/450.06 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 450.06 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 52,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859.55/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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