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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 449.92 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 449.92 and 117.48 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 449.92 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/449.92 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 449.92 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 52,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856.60/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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