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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.43 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.43 and 120.60 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.43 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.43 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.43 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 54,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803.66/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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