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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.11, 453.33 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.11, 453.33 and 119.51 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.11 : 453.33 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.11/453.33 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.11x = 453.33 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.11x = 54,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,174.75/302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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