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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 451.35 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 451.35 and 118.23 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 451.35 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/451.35 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 451.35 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 53,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,363.11/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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