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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 453.76 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 453.76 and 157.78 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 453.76 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/453.76 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 453.76 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 71,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,594.25/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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