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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 452.87 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 452.87 and 106.98 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 452.87 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/452.87 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 452.87 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 48,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,447.50/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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