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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 451.12 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 451.12 and 118.16 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 451.12 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/451.12 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 451.12 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 53,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,304.34/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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