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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.05 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.05 and 156.90 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.05 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.05 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.05 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 70,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,769.75/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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