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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 398.08 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 398.08 and 111.48 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 398.08 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/398.08 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 398.08 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 44,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377.68/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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