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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 453.87 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 453.87 and 156.51 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 453.87 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/453.87 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 453.87 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 71,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,035.19/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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