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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 452.43 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 452.43 and 118.93 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 452.43 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/452.43 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 452.43 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 53,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807.50/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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