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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.81, 452.91 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.81, 452.91 and 119.18 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.81 : 452.91 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.81/452.91 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.81x = 452.91 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.81x = 53,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,977.81/301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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