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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 453.65 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 453.65 and 119.94 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 453.65 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/453.65 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 453.65 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 54,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410.18/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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