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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 454.17 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 454.17 and 110.34 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 454.17 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/454.17 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 454.17 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 50,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113.12/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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