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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 450.89 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 450.89 and 115.53 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 450.89 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/450.89 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 450.89 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 52,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,090.74/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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