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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 452.09 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 452.09 and 116.31 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 452.09 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/452.09 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 452.09 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 52,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582.88/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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