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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 453 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 453 and 119.54 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 453 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/453 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 453 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 54,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.62/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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