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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 453.96 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 453.96 and 158.48 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 453.96 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/453.96 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 453.96 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 71,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,943.58/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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