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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 450.51 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 450.51 and 117.61 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 450.51 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/450.51 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 450.51 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 52,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,984.48/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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