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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.63 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.63 and 106.76 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.63 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.63 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.63 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 48,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319.98/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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