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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.23, 450.26 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.23, 450.26 and 115.09 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.23 : 450.26 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.23/450.26 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.23x = 450.26 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.23x = 51,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821.27/300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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