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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.42 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.42 and 118.30 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.42 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.42 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.42 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 53,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,402.99/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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