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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 451.99 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 451.99 and 116.19 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 451.99 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/451.99 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 451.99 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 52,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516.43/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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