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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 453.15 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 453.15 and 117.03 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 453.15 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/453.15 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 453.15 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 53,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032.14/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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