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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.15, 456.02 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.15, 456.02 and 121.45 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.15 : 456.02 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.15/456.02 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.15x = 456.02 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.15x = 55,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,383.63/304.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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