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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 454.26 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 454.26 and 120.41 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 454.26 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/454.26 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 454.26 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 54,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697.45/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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