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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.51, 455.49 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.51, 455.49 and 108.52 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.51 : 455.49 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.51/455.49 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.51x = 455.49 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.51x = 49,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,428.64/303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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