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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 455.10 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 455.10 and 120.71 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 455.10 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/455.10 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 455.10 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 54,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,935.12/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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