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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 457.07 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 457.07 and 121.97 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 457.07 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/457.07 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 457.07 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 55,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,745.93/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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