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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 455.24 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 455.24 and 108.50 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 455.24 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/455.24 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 455.24 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 49,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390.72/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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