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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.66 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.66 and 119.76 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.66 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.66 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.66 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 54,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330.32/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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