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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.58, 455.37 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.58, 455.37 and 87.16 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.58 : 455.37 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.58/455.37 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.58x = 455.37 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.58x = 39,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,688.69/303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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