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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 450.16 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 450.16 and 117.45 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 450.16 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/450.16 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 450.16 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 52,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,871.00/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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