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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 382.92 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 382.92 and 111.03 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 382.92 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/382.92 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 382.92 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 42,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,515.81/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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