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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.55, 453.61 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.55, 453.61 and 119.89 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.55 : 453.61 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.55/453.61 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.55x = 453.61 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.55x = 54,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,383.30/302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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