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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 450.71 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 450.71 and 108.03 is: 162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 450.71 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/450.71 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 450.71 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 48,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,689.66/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.09

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