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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 453.51 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 453.51 and 119.71 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 453.51 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/453.51 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 453.51 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 54,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,287.41/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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