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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.15, 454.95 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.15, 454.95 and 118.08 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.15 : 454.95 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.15/454.95 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.15x = 454.95 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.15x = 53,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,721.63/303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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