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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 397.87 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 397.87 and 111.35 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 397.87 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/397.87 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 397.87 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 44,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.82/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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