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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.28 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.28 and 108.56 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.28 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.28 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.28 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 48,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,990.96/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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