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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 452.56 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 452.56 and 116.62 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 452.56 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/452.56 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 452.56 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 52,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777.55/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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