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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 451.78 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 451.78 and 106.24 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 451.78 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/451.78 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 451.78 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 47,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,995.29/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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