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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 456.51 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 456.51 and 111.93 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 456.51 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/456.51 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 456.51 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 51,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,097.16/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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