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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 451.65 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 451.65 and 118.49 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 451.65 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/451.65 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 451.65 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 53,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,513.75/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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