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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 456.66 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 456.66 and 111.96 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 456.66 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/456.66 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 456.66 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 51,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,127.65/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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