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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.62 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.62 and 156.76 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.62 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.62 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.62 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 70,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795.95/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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