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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 453.92 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 453.92 and 107.58 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 453.92 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/453.92 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 453.92 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 48,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832.58/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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