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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 453.76 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 453.76 and 119.96 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 453.76 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/453.76 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 453.76 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 54,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,430.78/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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