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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.27, 451.75 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.27, 451.75 and 118.72 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.27 : 451.75 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.27/451.75 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.27x = 451.75 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.27x = 53,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,631.76/301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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