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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 453.41 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 453.41 and 119.71 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 453.41 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/453.41 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 453.41 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 54,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277.11/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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