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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.58 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.58 and 108.69 is: 163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.58 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.58 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.58 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 49,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,516.99/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.04

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