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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 452.01 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 452.01 and 118.91 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 452.01 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/452.01 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 452.01 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 53,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,748.51/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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