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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.51 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.51 and 119.61 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.51 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.51 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.51 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 54,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,244.33/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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