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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 456.44 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 456.44 and 159.56 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 456.44 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/456.44 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 456.44 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 72,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,829.57/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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