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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 450.72 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 450.72 and 118.02 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 450.72 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/450.72 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 450.72 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 53,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,193.97/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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