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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.11, 453.17 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.11, 453.17 and 85.69 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.11 : 453.17 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.11/453.17 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.11x = 453.17 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.11x = 38,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.68/302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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