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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 454.94 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 454.94 and 158.56 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 454.94 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/454.94 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 454.94 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 72,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135.29/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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