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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 451.32 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 451.32 and 156.60 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 451.32 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/451.32 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 451.32 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 70,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,676.71/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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