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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 453.08 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 453.08 and 119.43 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 453.08 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/453.08 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 453.08 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 54,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,110.75/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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