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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.03, 451.37 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.03, 451.37 and 118.46 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.03 : 451.37 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.03/451.37 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.03x = 451.37 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.03x = 53,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470.71/301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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