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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 452.19 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 452.19 and 106.43 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 452.19 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/452.19 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 452.19 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 48,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126.58/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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