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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 451.20 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 451.20 and 118.34 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 451.20 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/451.20 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 451.20 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 53,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,395.01/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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