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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 451.04 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 451.04 and 156.43 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 451.04 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/451.04 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 451.04 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 70,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,555.41/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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