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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.49 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.49 and 121.19 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.49 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.49 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.49 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 55,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198.56/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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