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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.51, 398.37 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.51, 398.37 and 111.43 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.51 : 398.37 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.51/398.37 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.51x = 398.37 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.51x = 44,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,387.82/265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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