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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 450.09 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 450.09 and 117.46 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 450.09 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/450.09 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 450.09 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 52,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,865.32/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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