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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 450.90 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 450.90 and 117.93 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 450.90 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/450.90 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 450.90 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 53,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174.64/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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