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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 454.92 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 454.92 and 118.20 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 454.92 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/454.92 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 454.92 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 53,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,771.54/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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