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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 452.37 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 452.37 and 106.48 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 452.37 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/452.37 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 452.37 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 48,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,168.36/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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