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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 453.83 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 453.83 and 110.31 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 453.83 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/453.83 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 453.83 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 50,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,061.44/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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