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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 456.18 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 456.18 and 118.91 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 456.18 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/456.18 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 456.18 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 54,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,244.36/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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