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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 452.78 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 452.78 and 106.92 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 452.78 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/452.78 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 452.78 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 48,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,411.24/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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