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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 450.90 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 450.90 and 118.03 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 450.90 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/450.90 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 450.90 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 53,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,219.73/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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