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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.45 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.45 and 117.65 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.45 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.45 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.45 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 52,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,993.19/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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