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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 451.90 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 451.90 and 109.03 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 451.90 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/451.90 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 451.90 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 49,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,269.66/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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