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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 495.57 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 495.57 and 111.05 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 495.57 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/495.57 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 495.57 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 55,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,033.05/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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