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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 451.60 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 451.60 and 108.76 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 451.60 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/451.60 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 451.60 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 49,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116.02/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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