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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 451.53 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 451.53 and 118.48 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 451.53 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/451.53 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 451.53 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 53,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,497.27/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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