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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.40, 455.17 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.40, 455.17 and 86.97 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.40 : 455.17 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.40/455.17 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.40x = 455.17 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.40x = 39,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585.70/303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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