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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 455.84 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 455.84 and 111.66 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 455.84 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/455.84 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 455.84 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 50,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,898.54/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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