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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 455.60 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 455.60 and 121.20 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 455.60 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/455.60 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 455.60 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 55,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,218.72/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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