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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 452.57 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 452.57 and 106.71 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 452.57 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/452.57 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 452.57 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 48,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293.74/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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