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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.08 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.08 and 117.44 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.08 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.08 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.08 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 52,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,857.40/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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