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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 457.41 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 457.41 and 158.73 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 457.41 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/457.41 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 457.41 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 72,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,603.57/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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