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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 453.56 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 453.56 and 158.13 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 453.56 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/453.56 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 453.56 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 71,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,720.65/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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