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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 451.78 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 451.78 and 118.58 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 451.78 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/451.78 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 451.78 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 53,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572.07/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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