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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 453.90 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 453.90 and 158.30 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 453.90 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/453.90 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 453.90 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 71,852.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,852.37/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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