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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 452.60 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 452.60 and 109.28 is: 163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 452.60 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/452.60 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 452.60 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 49,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,460.13/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.95

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