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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.60 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.60 and 118.33 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.60 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.60 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.60 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 53,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,436.40/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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