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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 450.80 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 450.80 and 117.83 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 450.80 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/450.80 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 450.80 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 53,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,117.76/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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