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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 451.27 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 451.27 and 118.20 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 451.27 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/451.27 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 451.27 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 53,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,337.27/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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