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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 456.12 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 456.12 and 111.72 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 456.12 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/456.12 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 456.12 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 50,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,957.73/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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