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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.18 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.18 and 157.88 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.18 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.18 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.18 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 71,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,548.06/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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