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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.06, 454.55 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.06, 454.55 and 120.59 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.06 : 454.55 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.06/454.55 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.06x = 454.55 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.06x = 54,811.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811.31/303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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