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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 398.07 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 398.07 and 111.39 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 398.07 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/398.07 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 398.07 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 44,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341.02/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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