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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 451.04 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 451.04 and 108.40 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 451.04 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/451.04 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 451.04 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 48,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,892.74/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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