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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 453.61 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 453.61 and 156.17 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 453.61 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/453.61 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 453.61 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 70,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,841.02/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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