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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 452.28 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 452.28 and 118.87 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 452.28 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/452.28 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 452.28 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 53,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762.52/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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