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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 453.21 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 453.21 and 119.53 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 453.21 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/453.21 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 453.21 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 54,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172.19/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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