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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.65 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.65 and 110.97 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.65 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.65 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.65 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 44,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,127.22/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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