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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 451.98 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 451.98 and 108.96 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 451.98 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/451.98 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 451.98 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 49,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,247.74/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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