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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 455.61 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 455.61 and 118.58 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 455.61 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/455.61 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 455.61 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 54,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025.66/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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