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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.55, 455.47 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.55, 455.47 and 121.07 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.55 : 455.47 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.55/455.47 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.55x = 455.47 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.55x = 55,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,143.99/303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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