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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 454.82 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 454.82 and 118.15 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 454.82 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/454.82 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 454.82 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 53,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,735.26/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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