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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 451.26 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 451.26 and 106.07 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 451.26 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/451.26 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 451.26 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 47,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,862.89/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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