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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 452.15 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 452.15 and 119.06 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 452.15 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/452.15 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 452.15 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 53,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832.98/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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