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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.57, 456.51 and 121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.57, 456.51 and 121.81 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.57 : 456.51 = 121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.57/456.51 = 121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.57x = 456.51 × 121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.57x = 55,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,607.48/304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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