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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.75, 453.97 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.75, 453.97 and 117.60 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.75 : 453.97 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.75/453.97 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.75x = 453.97 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.75x = 53,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,387.87/302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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