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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 450.38 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 450.38 and 117.69 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 450.38 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/450.38 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 450.38 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 53,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,002.38/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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