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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 397.73 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 397.73 and 111.12 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 397.73 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/397.73 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 397.73 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 44,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195.20/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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