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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 456.04 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 456.04 and 111.68 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 456.04 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/456.04 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 456.04 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 50,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,930.55/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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