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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 452.16 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 452.16 and 118.98 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 452.16 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/452.16 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 452.16 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 53,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798.00/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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