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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.27, 451.96 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.27, 451.96 and 116.17 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.27 : 451.96 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.27/451.96 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.27x = 451.96 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.27x = 52,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,503.43/301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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