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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 454 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 454 and 156.39 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 454 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/454 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 454 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 71,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,001.06/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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