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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 397.90 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 397.90 and 111.47 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 397.90 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/397.90 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 397.90 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 44,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354.63/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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