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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 451.62 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 451.62 and 108.76 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 451.62 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/451.62 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 451.62 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 49,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,118.19/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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