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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 452.38 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 452.38 and 116.52 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 452.38 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/452.38 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 452.38 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 52,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,711.32/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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