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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 452.49 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 452.49 and 119.14 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 452.49 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/452.49 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 452.49 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 53,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,909.66/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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