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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 452.16 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 452.16 and 118.86 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 452.16 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/452.16 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 452.16 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 53,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,743.74/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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