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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.01, 455.72 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.01, 455.72 and 121.16 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.01 : 455.72 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.01/455.72 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.01x = 455.72 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.01x = 55,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,212.15/304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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