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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 454.16 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 454.16 and 120.38 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 454.16 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/454.16 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 454.16 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 54,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669.81/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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