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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 452.20 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 452.20 and 109.24 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 452.20 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/452.20 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 452.20 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 49,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,398.33/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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