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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 453.88 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 453.88 and 117.52 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 453.88 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/453.88 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 453.88 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 53,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,339.98/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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