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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.59, 398.37 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.59, 398.37 and 111.44 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.59 : 398.37 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.59/398.37 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.59x = 398.37 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.59x = 44,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393.64/265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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