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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.34, 454.86 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.34, 454.86 and 115.65 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.34 : 454.86 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.34/454.86 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.34x = 454.86 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.34x = 52,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,604.56/303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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