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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 455.18 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 455.18 and 108.42 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 455.18 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/455.18 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 455.18 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 49,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,348.37/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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