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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 450.15 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 450.15 and 117.43 is: 176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 450.15 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/450.15 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 450.15 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 52,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861.11/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.18

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