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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 398.22 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 398.22 and 111.52 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 398.22 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/398.22 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 398.22 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 44,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,409.49/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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