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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 450.71 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 450.71 and 108.24 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 450.71 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/450.71 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 450.71 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 48,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,782.06/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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