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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 455.82 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 455.82 and 111.55 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 455.82 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/455.82 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 455.82 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 50,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,846.72/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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