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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 453.60 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 453.60 and 107.42 is: 161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 453.60 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/453.60 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 453.60 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 48,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,725.71/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.12

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