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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 455.90 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 455.90 and 111.48 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 455.90 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/455.90 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 455.90 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 50,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,823.73/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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