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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 451.56 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 451.56 and 108.84 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 451.56 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/451.56 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 451.56 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 49,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,147.79/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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