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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 450.90 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 450.90 and 108.34 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 450.90 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/450.90 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 450.90 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 48,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850.51/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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