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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 451.01 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 451.01 and 108.29 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 451.01 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/451.01 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 451.01 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 48,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,837.08/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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