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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.13 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.13 and 120.93 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.13 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.13 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.13 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 55,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,038.87/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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