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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 453.24 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 453.24 and 109.72 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 453.24 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/453.24 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 453.24 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 49,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,727.95/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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