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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 449.89 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 449.89 and 117.47 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 449.89 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/449.89 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 449.89 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 52,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,849.85/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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