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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 453.92 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 453.92 and 120.21 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 453.92 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/453.92 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 453.92 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 54,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566.65/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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