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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 453.52 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 453.52 and 119.88 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 453.52 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/453.52 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 453.52 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 54,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,367.98/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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