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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.17, 453.34 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.17, 453.34 and 85.75 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 453.34 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/453.34 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 453.34 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 38,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,873.69/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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