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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 397.60 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 397.60 and 110.96 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 397.60 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/397.60 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 397.60 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 44,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,117.70/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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