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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 453.87 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 453.87 and 119.97 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 453.87 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/453.87 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 453.87 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 54,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,450.78/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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