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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 450.71 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 450.71 and 108.09 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 450.71 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/450.71 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 450.71 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 48,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,717.24/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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