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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.37 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.37 and 109.34 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.37 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.37 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.37 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 49,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,462.14/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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