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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 398.28 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 398.28 and 111.39 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 398.28 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/398.28 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 398.28 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 44,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364.41/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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