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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.61, 455.37 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.61, 455.37 and 111.24 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.61 : 455.37 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.61/455.37 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.61x = 455.37 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.61x = 50,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,655.36/303.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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