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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 451.23 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 451.23 and 118.23 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 451.23 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/451.23 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 451.23 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 53,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348.92/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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