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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.01, 451.33 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.01, 451.33 and 108.68 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.01 : 451.33 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.01/451.33 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.01x = 451.33 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.01x = 49,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,048.02/301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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