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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 383.08 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 383.08 and 111 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 383.08 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/383.08 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 383.08 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 42,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,521.88/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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