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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.77 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.77 and 111.15 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.77 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.77 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.77 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 44,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212.14/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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