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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.21 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.21 and 107.63 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.21 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.21 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.21 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 48,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456.10/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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