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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 450.87 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 450.87 and 105.53 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 450.87 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/450.87 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 450.87 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 47,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,578.06/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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