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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 453.84 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 453.84 and 158.52 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 453.84 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/453.84 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 453.84 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 71,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,942.72/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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