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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 453.38 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 453.38 and 119.66 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 453.38 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/453.38 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 453.38 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 54,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,248.59/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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