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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 397.60 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 397.60 and 110.89 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 397.60 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/397.60 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 397.60 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 44,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,089.22/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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