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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 452.69 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 452.69 and 106.74 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 452.69 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/452.69 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 452.69 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 48,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319.60/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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