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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 455.16 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 455.16 and 120.75 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 455.16 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/455.16 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 455.16 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 54,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,960.57/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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