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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.63, 452.61 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.63, 452.61 and 119.15 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.63 : 452.61 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.63/452.61 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.63x = 452.61 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.63x = 53,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925.62/301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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