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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 450.92 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 450.92 and 117.96 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 450.92 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/450.92 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 450.92 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 53,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,190.52/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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