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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 449.89 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 449.89 and 117.61 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 449.89 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/449.89 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 449.89 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 52,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.56/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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