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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 451.15 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 451.15 and 118.39 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 451.15 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/451.15 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 451.15 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 53,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,411.65/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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