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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 455.06 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 455.06 and 120.79 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 455.06 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/455.06 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 455.06 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 54,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964.42/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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