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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 450.52 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 450.52 and 107.96 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 450.52 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/450.52 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 450.52 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 48,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,638.14/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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