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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 450.32 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 450.32 and 107.88 is: 161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 450.32 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/450.32 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 450.32 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 48,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579.98/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.80

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