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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 450.76 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 450.76 and 105.56 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 450.76 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/450.76 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 450.76 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 47,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582.23/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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