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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.63, 455.12 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.63, 455.12 and 118.49 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.63 : 455.12 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.63/455.12 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.63x = 455.12 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.63x = 53,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924.30/303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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