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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 456.66 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 456.66 and 121.67 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 456.66 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/456.66 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 456.66 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 55,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,561.82/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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