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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 452.34 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 452.34 and 118.78 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 452.34 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/452.34 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 452.34 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 53,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,727.81/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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