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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.17, 455.94 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.17, 455.94 and 121.47 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.17 : 455.94 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.17/455.94 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.17x = 455.94 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.17x = 55,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,383.03/304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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