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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 452.79 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 452.79 and 119.23 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 452.79 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/452.79 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 452.79 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 53,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985.02/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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