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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 398.25 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 398.25 and 111.69 is: 167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 398.25 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/398.25 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 398.25 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 44,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,478.55/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.44

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