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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 397.87 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 397.87 and 111.23 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 397.87 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/397.87 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 397.87 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 44,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255.08/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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