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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 455.07 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 455.07 and 111 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 455.07 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/455.07 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 455.07 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 50,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,512.77/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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