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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 451.81 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 451.81 and 108.94 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 451.81 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/451.81 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 451.81 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 49,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,220.18/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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