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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 455.90 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 455.90 and 121.61 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 455.90 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/455.90 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 455.90 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 55,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439.11/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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