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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 451.43 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 451.43 and 108.44 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 451.43 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/451.43 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 451.43 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 48,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,953.07/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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