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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 454.74 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 454.74 and 105.53 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 454.74 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/454.74 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 454.74 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 47,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,988.18/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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