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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 455.89 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 455.89 and 111.55 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 455.89 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/455.89 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 455.89 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 50,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,853.68/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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