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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 450.73 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 450.73 and 117.94 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 450.73 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/450.73 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 450.73 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 53,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,159.10/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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