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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.18, 454.53 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.18, 454.53 and 120.54 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.18 : 454.53 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.18/454.53 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.18x = 454.53 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.18x = 54,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,789.05/303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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