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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 450.34 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 450.34 and 117.79 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 450.34 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/450.34 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 450.34 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 53,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,045.55/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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