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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 398.38 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 398.38 and 111.42 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 398.38 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/398.38 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 398.38 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 44,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,387.50/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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