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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 455.67 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 455.67 and 111.42 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 455.67 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/455.67 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 455.67 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 50,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,770.75/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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