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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 453.54 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 453.54 and 158.21 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 453.54 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/453.54 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 453.54 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 71,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,754.59/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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