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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 454.82 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 454.82 and 120.71 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 454.82 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/454.82 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 454.82 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 54,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901.86/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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