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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 455.63 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 455.63 and 108.72 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 455.63 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/455.63 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 455.63 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 49,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,535.55/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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