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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.58 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.58 and 156.78 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.58 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.58 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.58 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 70,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,798.71/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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