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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 451.14 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 451.14 and 108.32 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 451.14 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/451.14 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 451.14 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 48,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,867.48/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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