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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 450.34 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 450.34 and 105.23 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 450.34 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/450.34 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 450.34 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 47,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390.14/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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