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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.09, 452.15 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.09, 452.15 and 162.18 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.09 : 452.15 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.09/452.15 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.09x = 452.15 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.09x = 73,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,328.88/301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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