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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 452.16 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 452.16 and 106.47 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 452.16 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/452.16 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 452.16 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 48,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,141.48/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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