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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 454.56 and 120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 454.56 and 120.61 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 454.56 = 120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/454.56 = 120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 454.56 × 120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 54,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,824.48/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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