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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.75 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.75 and 108.87 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.75 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.75 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.75 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 49,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,615.50/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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