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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 450.95 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 450.95 and 118.01 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 450.95 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/450.95 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 450.95 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 53,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217.15/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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