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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 451.41 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 451.41 and 118.18 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 451.41 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/451.41 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 451.41 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 53,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345.22/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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