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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.58 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.58 and 119.27 is: 178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.58 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.58 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.58 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 53,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979.22/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.90

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