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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.55, 452.32 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.55, 452.32 and 109.13 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.55 : 452.32 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.55/452.32 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.55x = 452.32 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.55x = 49,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,359.15/301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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