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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 451.06 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 451.06 and 105.69 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 451.06 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/451.06 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 451.06 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 47,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,672.27/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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