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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 451.40 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 451.40 and 115.79 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 451.40 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/451.40 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 451.40 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 52,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,264.77/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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