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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 453.54 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 453.54 and 119.80 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 453.54 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/453.54 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 453.54 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 54,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,334.09/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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