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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 452.45 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 452.45 and 96.36 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 452.45 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/452.45 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 452.45 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 43,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,598.08/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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