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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.28 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.28 and 117.60 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.28 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.28 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.28 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 52,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,953.08/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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