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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 451.07 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 451.07 and 108.20 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 451.07 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/451.07 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 451.07 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 48,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802.98/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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