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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 453.76 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 453.76 and 156.12 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 453.76 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/453.76 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 453.76 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 70,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,841.01/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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