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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 451.68 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 451.68 and 108.82 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 451.68 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/451.68 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 451.68 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 49,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151.82/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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