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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 450.93 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 450.93 and 117.96 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 450.93 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/450.93 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 450.93 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 53,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191.70/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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