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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.47 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.47 and 118.50 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.47 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.47 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.47 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 53,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,499.20/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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