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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 451.85 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 451.85 and 118.62 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 451.85 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/451.85 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 451.85 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 53,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597.85/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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