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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 451.77 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 451.77 and 108.78 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 451.77 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/451.77 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 451.77 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 49,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143.54/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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