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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 451.23 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 451.23 and 118.12 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 451.23 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/451.23 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 451.23 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 53,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,299.29/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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