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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 450.78 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 450.78 and 105.51 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 450.78 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/450.78 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 450.78 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 47,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,561.80/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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