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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 450.49 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 450.49 and 117.73 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 450.49 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/450.49 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 450.49 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 53,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036.19/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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