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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 452.16 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 452.16 and 109.12 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 452.16 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/452.16 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 452.16 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 49,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,339.70/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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