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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 455.01 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 455.01 and 120.87 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 455.01 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/455.01 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 455.01 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 54,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,994.78/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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