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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.21, 456.41 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.21, 456.41 and 109.07 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.21 : 456.41 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.21/456.41 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.21x = 456.41 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.21x = 49,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781.23/304.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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