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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 454.23 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 454.23 and 110.55 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 454.23 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/454.23 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 454.23 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 50,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215.13/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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