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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 451.89 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 451.89 and 118.61 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 451.89 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/451.89 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 451.89 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 53,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,598.67/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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