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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 451.45 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 451.45 and 108.74 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 451.45 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/451.45 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 451.45 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 49,090.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,090.67/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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