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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 452.96 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 452.96 and 119.44 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 452.96 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/452.96 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 452.96 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 54,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,101.54/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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