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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 456.40 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 456.40 and 111.76 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 456.40 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/456.40 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 456.40 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 51,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007.26/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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