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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 451.15 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 451.15 and 108.26 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 451.15 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/451.15 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 451.15 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 48,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,841.50/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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