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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.57 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.57 and 109.38 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.57 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.57 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.57 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 49,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,501.56/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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