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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 451.36 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 451.36 and 108.55 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 451.36 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/451.36 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 451.36 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 48,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,992.87/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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