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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.64, 455.57 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.64, 455.57 and 108.73 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.64 : 455.57 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.64/455.57 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.64x = 455.57 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.64x = 49,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534.13/303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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