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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.03, 451.61 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.03, 451.61 and 156.71 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.03 : 451.61 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.03/451.61 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.03x = 451.61 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.03x = 70,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,771.80/301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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