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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 458.11 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 458.11 and 120.49 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 458.11 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/458.11 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 458.11 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 55,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197.67/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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