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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 451.60 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 451.60 and 156.76 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 451.60 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/451.60 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 451.60 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 70,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792.82/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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