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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 453.89 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 453.89 and 119.94 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 453.89 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/453.89 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 453.89 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 54,439.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,439.57/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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