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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.58 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.58 and 120.54 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.58 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.58 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.58 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 54,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,795.07/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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