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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.42 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.42 and 107.32 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.42 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.42 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.42 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 48,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,661.03/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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