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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.55, 454.97 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.55, 454.97 and 120.72 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.55 : 454.97 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.55/454.97 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.55x = 454.97 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.55x = 54,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925.99/303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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