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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 454.19 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 454.19 and 158.73 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 454.19 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/454.19 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 454.19 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 72,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,092.79/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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