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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.58, 456.56 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.58, 456.56 and 121.90 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.58 : 456.56 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.58/456.56 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.58x = 456.56 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.58x = 55,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654.66/304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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