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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 398.07 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 398.07 and 111.50 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 398.07 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/398.07 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 398.07 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 44,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382.81/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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