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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.43 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.43 and 117.57 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.43 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.43 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.43 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 52,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,955.34/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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