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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 452.58 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 452.58 and 157.44 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 452.58 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/452.58 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 452.58 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 71,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,254.20/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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