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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 453.77 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 453.77 and 86.10 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 453.77 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/453.77 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 453.77 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 39,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,069.17/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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