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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 453.07 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 453.07 and 119.53 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 453.07 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/453.07 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 453.07 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 54,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,155.46/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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