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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 398.26 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 398.26 and 111.53 is: 167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 398.26 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/398.26 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 398.26 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 44,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417.94/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.17

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