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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 452.16 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 452.16 and 106.39 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 452.16 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/452.16 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 452.16 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 48,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,105.87/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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