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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 454.03 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 454.03 and 158.46 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 454.03 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/454.03 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 454.03 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 71,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,945.59/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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