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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 451.13 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 451.13 and 118.28 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 451.13 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/451.13 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 451.13 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 53,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356.81/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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