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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 452.01 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 452.01 and 106.35 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 452.01 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/452.01 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 452.01 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 48,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,071.26/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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