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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.45, 167.16 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.45, 167.16 and 30.30 is: 45.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.45 : 167.16 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.45/167.16 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.45x = 167.16 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.45x = 5,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064.95/111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.45

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