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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 452.98 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 452.98 and 119.54 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 452.98 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/452.98 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 452.98 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 54,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,149.23/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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