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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 452.67 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 452.67 and 119.16 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 452.67 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/452.67 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 452.67 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 53,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,940.16/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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