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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.39, 451.69 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.39, 451.69 and 118.53 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.39 : 451.69 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.39/451.69 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.39x = 451.69 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.39x = 53,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538.52/301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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