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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.67 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.67 and 120.02 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.67 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.67 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.67 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 54,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,446.91/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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