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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 455.43 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 455.43 and 121.16 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 455.43 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/455.43 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 455.43 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 55,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,179.90/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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