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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 454.91 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 454.91 and 120.53 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 454.91 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/454.91 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 454.91 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 54,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827.43/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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