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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 456.12 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 456.12 and 111.69 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 456.12 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/456.12 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 456.12 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 50,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,944.04/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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