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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 449.85 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 449.85 and 117.33 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 449.85 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/449.85 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 449.85 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 52,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780.90/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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