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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.41 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.41 and 107.96 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.41 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.41 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.41 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 49,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,055.83/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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