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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 454.69 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 454.69 and 120.51 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 454.69 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/454.69 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 454.69 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 54,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794.69/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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