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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.20 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.20 and 117.12 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.20 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.20 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.20 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 53,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,078.78/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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