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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 398.48 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 398.48 and 111.56 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 398.48 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/398.48 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 398.48 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 44,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,454.43/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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