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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.45 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.45 and 85.25 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.45 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.45 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.45 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 38,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572.71/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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