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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 453.44 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 453.44 and 157.76 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 453.44 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/453.44 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 453.44 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 71,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,534.69/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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