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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 451.67 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 451.67 and 157.07 is: 235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 451.67 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/451.67 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 451.67 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 70,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,944.15/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.18

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