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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 454.05 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 454.05 and 120.09 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 454.05 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/454.05 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 454.05 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 54,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,526.86/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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