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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 455.52 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 455.52 and 121.20 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 455.52 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/455.52 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 455.52 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 55,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,209.02/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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