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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 450.18 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 450.18 and 107.79 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 450.18 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/450.18 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 450.18 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 48,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524.90/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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