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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 450.97 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 450.97 and 105.60 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 450.97 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/450.97 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 450.97 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 47,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,622.43/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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