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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 450.34 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 450.34 and 117.58 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 450.34 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/450.34 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 450.34 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 52,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,950.98/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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