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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.51 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.51 and 111.08 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.51 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.51 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.51 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 44,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156.54/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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