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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.81, 453.65 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.81, 453.65 and 120.11 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.81 : 453.65 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.81/453.65 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.81x = 453.65 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.81x = 54,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,485.03/302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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