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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 451.32 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 451.32 and 118.36 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 451.32 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/451.32 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 451.32 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 53,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,418.24/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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