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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 455.64 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 455.64 and 121.20 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 455.64 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/455.64 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 455.64 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 55,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223.57/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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