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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.55 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.55 and 116.76 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.55 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.55 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.55 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 52,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837.04/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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