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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.77 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.77 and 118.48 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.77 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.77 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.77 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 53,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525.71/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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