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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 455.02 and 120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 455.02 and 120.61 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 455.02 = 120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/455.02 = 120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 455.02 × 120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 54,879.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,879.96/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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