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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 451.14 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 451.14 and 105.70 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 451.14 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/451.14 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 451.14 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 47,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,685.50/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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