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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 451.26 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 451.26 and 118.41 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 451.26 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/451.26 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 451.26 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 53,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,433.70/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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