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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 397.53 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 397.53 and 111.02 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 397.53 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/397.53 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 397.53 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 44,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133.78/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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