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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 453.22 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 453.22 and 119.52 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 453.22 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/453.22 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 453.22 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 54,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,168.56/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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