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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.23, 451.95 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.23, 451.95 and 118.68 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.23 : 451.95 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.23/451.95 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.23x = 451.95 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.23x = 53,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635.29/301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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