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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.54 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.54 and 119.69 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.54 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.54 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.54 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 54,281.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,281.93/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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