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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.73 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.73 and 119.90 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.73 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.73 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.73 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 54,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,402.23/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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