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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 453.94 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 453.94 and 86.17 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 453.94 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/453.94 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 453.94 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 39,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114.66/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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