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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 451.75 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 451.75 and 116.18 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 451.75 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/451.75 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 451.75 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 52,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484.32/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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