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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 453.86 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 453.86 and 97.10 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 453.86 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/453.86 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 453.86 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 44,069.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069.32/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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