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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 450.12 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 450.12 and 117.49 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 450.12 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/450.12 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 450.12 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 52,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,884.60/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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