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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 450.33 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 450.33 and 117.52 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 450.33 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/450.33 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 450.33 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 52,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,921.22/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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