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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 453.84 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 453.84 and 107.50 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 453.84 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/453.84 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 453.84 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 48,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,785.53/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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