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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 454.50 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 454.50 and 120.40 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 454.50 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/454.50 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 454.50 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 54,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,721.80/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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