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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 454.46 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 454.46 and 120.45 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 454.46 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/454.46 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 454.46 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 54,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739.71/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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