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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 455.20 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 455.20 and 120.76 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 455.20 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/455.20 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 455.20 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 54,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,969.95/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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