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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 452.66 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 452.66 and 109.40 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 452.66 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/452.66 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 452.66 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 49,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518.19/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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