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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 451.97 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 451.97 and 118.59 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 451.97 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/451.97 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 451.97 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 53,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,596.57/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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