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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 451.76 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 451.76 and 156.75 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 451.76 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/451.76 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 451.76 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 70,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,812.60/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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