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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 451.61 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 451.61 and 84.66 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 451.61 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/451.61 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 451.61 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 38,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232.88/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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