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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.72 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.72 and 111.03 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.72 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.72 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.72 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 44,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158.85/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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