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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.84 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.84 and 118.76 is: 178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.84 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.84 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.84 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 54,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133.58/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.16

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