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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 398.24 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 398.24 and 111.48 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 398.24 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/398.24 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 398.24 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 44,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395.80/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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