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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 452.37 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 452.37 and 96.17 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 452.37 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/452.37 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 452.37 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 43,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,502.16/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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