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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 451.26 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 451.26 and 156.58 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 451.26 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/451.26 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 451.26 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 70,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,658.29/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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