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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 451.22 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 451.22 and 118.16 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 451.22 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/451.22 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 451.22 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 53,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,317.07/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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