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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 450.90 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 450.90 and 118.31 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 450.90 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/450.90 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 450.90 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 53,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343.72/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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