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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 452.40 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 452.40 and 85.17 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 452.40 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/452.40 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 452.40 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 38,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,530.91/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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