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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 455.72 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 455.72 and 111.50 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 455.72 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/455.72 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 455.72 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 50,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,812.78/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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