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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.72 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.72 and 119.82 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.72 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.72 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.72 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 54,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,364.73/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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