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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.62, 605.33 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.62, 605.33 and 111.05 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.62 : 605.33 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.62/605.33 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.62x = 605.33 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.62x = 67,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,221.90/403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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