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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 451.81 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 451.81 and 157.17 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 451.81 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/451.81 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 451.81 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 71,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,010.19/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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