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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 454.02 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 454.02 and 107.73 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 454.02 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/454.02 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 454.02 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 48,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,911.57/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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