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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.29 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.29 and 118.26 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.29 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.29 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.29 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 53,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,369.56/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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