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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 454.52 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 454.52 and 156.79 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 454.52 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/454.52 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 454.52 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 71,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,263.45/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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