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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 456.72 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 456.72 and 111.97 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 456.72 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/456.72 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 456.72 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 51,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,138.94/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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