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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 451.10 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 451.10 and 108.28 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 451.10 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/451.10 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 451.10 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 48,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,845.11/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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