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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 451.12 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 451.12 and 118.09 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 451.12 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/451.12 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 451.12 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 53,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,272.17/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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