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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 449.73 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 449.73 and 117.35 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 449.73 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/449.73 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 449.73 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 52,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777.38/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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