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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 453.54 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 453.54 and 157.96 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 453.54 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/453.54 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 453.54 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 71,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,641.18/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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