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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 450.25 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 450.25 and 115.18 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 450.25 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/450.25 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 450.25 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 51,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,859.80/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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