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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 450.23 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 450.23 and 117.52 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 450.23 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/450.23 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 450.23 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 52,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.03/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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