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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 453.30 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 453.30 and 157.75 is: 236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 453.30 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/453.30 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 453.30 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 71,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,508.08/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.84

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