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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 455.46 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 455.46 and 121.10 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 455.46 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/455.46 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 455.46 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 55,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153.93/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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