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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 450.71 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 450.71 and 105.50 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 450.71 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/450.71 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 450.71 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 47,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,551.49/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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