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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 451.23 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 451.23 and 118.11 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 451.23 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/451.23 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 451.23 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 53,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294.78/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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