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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.90 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.90 and 118.09 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.90 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.90 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.90 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 53,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,247.34/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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