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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 453.49 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 453.49 and 119.59 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 453.49 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/453.49 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 453.49 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 54,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232.87/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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