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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 450.49 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 450.49 and 117.68 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 450.49 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/450.49 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 450.49 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 53,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013.07/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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