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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 450.81 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 450.81 and 117.93 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 450.81 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/450.81 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 450.81 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 53,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164.02/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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