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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.81, 453.89 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.81, 453.89 and 120.06 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.81 : 453.89 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.81/453.89 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.81x = 453.89 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.81x = 54,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,494.33/302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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