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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 449.96 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 449.96 and 117.38 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 449.96 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/449.96 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 449.96 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 52,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815.72/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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