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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.61 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.61 and 105.43 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.61 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.61 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.61 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 47,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,507.29/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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