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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 452.20 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 452.20 and 106.50 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 452.20 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/452.20 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 452.20 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 48,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159.30/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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