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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 450.45 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 450.45 and 177.01 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 450.45 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/450.45 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 450.45 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 79,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,733.03/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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