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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 452.94 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 452.94 and 116.93 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 452.94 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/452.94 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 452.94 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 52,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,963.50/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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