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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 451.11 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 451.11 and 118.10 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 451.11 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/451.11 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 451.11 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 53,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273.84/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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