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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.49 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.49 and 118.44 is: 177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.49 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.49 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.49 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 53,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,473.88/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.70

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