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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 449.73 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 449.73 and 117.30 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 449.73 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/449.73 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 449.73 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 52,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,753.33/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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