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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.51 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.51 and 118.37 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.51 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.51 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.51 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 53,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,446.07/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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