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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 451.00 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 451.00 and 117.97 is: 176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 451.00 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/451.00 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 451.00 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 53,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203.05/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.88

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