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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 455.83 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 455.83 and 121.16 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 455.83 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/455.83 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 455.83 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 55,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,229.20/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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