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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 454.68 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 454.68 and 120.42 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 454.68 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/454.68 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 454.68 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 54,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,752.57/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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