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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 454.38 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 454.38 and 118.13 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 454.38 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/454.38 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 454.38 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 53,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,677.05/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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