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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 453.12 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 453.12 and 157.68 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 453.12 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/453.12 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 453.12 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 71,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,447.96/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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