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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 451.72 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 451.72 and 111 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 451.72 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/451.72 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 451.72 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 50,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140.50/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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