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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.37 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.37 and 111.44 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.37 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.37 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.37 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 44,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392.36/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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