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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 455.16 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 455.16 and 111.12 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 455.16 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/455.16 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 455.16 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 50,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,577.38/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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