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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 454.96 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 454.96 and 120.72 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 454.96 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/454.96 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 454.96 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 54,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,922.77/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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