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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 453.66 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 453.66 and 74.45 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 453.66 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/453.66 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 453.66 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 33,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772.72/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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