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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 450.48 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 450.48 and 117.71 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 450.48 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/450.48 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 450.48 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 53,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,026.00/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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