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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 455.58 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 455.58 and 108.71 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 455.58 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/455.58 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 455.58 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 49,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,527.24/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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