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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.30, 451.60 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.30, 451.60 and 118.55 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.30 : 451.60 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.30/451.60 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.30x = 451.60 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.30x = 53,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537.18/301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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