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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 449.74 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 449.74 and 107.59 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 449.74 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/449.74 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 449.74 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 48,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,387.53/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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