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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 455.14 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 455.14 and 121 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 455.14 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/455.14 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 455.14 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 55,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,071.94/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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