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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 450.03 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 450.03 and 117.48 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 450.03 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/450.03 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 450.03 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 52,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,869.52/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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