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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 455.72 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 455.72 and 121.25 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 455.72 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/455.72 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 455.72 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 55,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,253.17/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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