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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.31 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.31 and 108.50 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.31 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.31 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.31 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 48,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,967.14/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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