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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 451.69 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 451.69 and 84.76 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 451.69 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/451.69 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 451.69 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 38,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,285.24/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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