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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 451.40 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 451.40 and 118.23 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 451.40 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/451.40 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 451.40 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 53,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,369.02/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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