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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.13, 454.59 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.13, 454.59 and 120.49 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.13 : 454.59 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.13/454.59 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.13x = 454.59 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.13x = 54,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,773.55/303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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