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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 397.69 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 397.69 and 111.09 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 397.69 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/397.69 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 397.69 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 44,179.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179.38/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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