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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 455.65 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 455.65 and 108.84 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 455.65 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/455.65 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 455.65 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 49,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,591.81/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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