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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 450.86 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 450.86 and 105.60 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 450.86 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/450.86 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 450.86 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 47,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610.29/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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