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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 454.24 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 454.24 and 120.26 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 454.24 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/454.24 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 454.24 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 54,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,626.90/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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