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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 450.48 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 450.48 and 117.80 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 450.48 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/450.48 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 450.48 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 53,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066.54/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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