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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 453.92 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 453.92 and 119.96 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 453.92 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/453.92 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 453.92 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 54,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452.24/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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