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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 451.76 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 451.76 and 155.17 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 451.76 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/451.76 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 451.76 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 70,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,096.56/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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