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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 455.32 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 455.32 and 111.28 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 455.32 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/455.32 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 455.32 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 50,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,668.01/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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