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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 455.97 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 455.97 and 111.70 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 455.97 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/455.97 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 455.97 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 50,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,931.85/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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