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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 453.48 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 453.48 and 119.46 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 453.48 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/453.48 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 453.48 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 54,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172.72/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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