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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 455.09 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 455.09 and 120.98 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 455.09 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/455.09 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 455.09 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 55,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,056.79/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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