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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 398.10 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 398.10 and 111.31 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 398.10 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/398.10 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 398.10 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 44,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,312.51/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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