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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.72 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.72 and 108.08 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.72 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.72 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.72 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 48,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713.82/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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