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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.66 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.66 and 153.56 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.66 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.66 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.66 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 69,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,510.47/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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