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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 451.98 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 451.98 and 118.56 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 451.98 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/451.98 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 451.98 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 53,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,588.44/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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