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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.65 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.65 and 108.79 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.65 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.65 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.65 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 49,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,570.37/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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