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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 451.78 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 451.78 and 118.89 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 451.78 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/451.78 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 451.78 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 53,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,709.87/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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