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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.53, 450.86 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.53, 450.86 and 117.87 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.53 : 450.86 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.53/450.86 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.53x = 450.86 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.53x = 53,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142.28/300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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