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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 455.70 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 455.70 and 121.34 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 455.70 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/455.70 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 455.70 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 55,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294.64/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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