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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 454.83 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 454.83 and 120.71 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 454.83 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/454.83 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 454.83 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 54,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,900.26/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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