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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 456.18 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 456.18 and 111.84 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 456.18 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/456.18 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 456.18 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 51,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,019.17/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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