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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.67, 398.48 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.67, 398.48 and 111.57 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.67 : 398.48 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.67/398.48 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.67x = 398.48 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.67x = 44,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,458.69/265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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