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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.71, 454.13 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.71, 454.13 and 107.70 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.71 : 454.13 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.71/454.13 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.71x = 454.13 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.71x = 48,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,908.93/302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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