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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 451.48 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 451.48 and 108.75 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 451.48 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/451.48 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 451.48 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 49,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,098.18/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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