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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.01, 451.24 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.01, 451.24 and 108.59 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.01 : 451.24 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.01/451.24 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.01x = 451.24 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.01x = 49,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,000.15/301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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