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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.38 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.38 and 121.08 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.38 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.38 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.38 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 55,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137.41/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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