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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.75, 398.49 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.75, 398.49 and 111.51 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.75 : 398.49 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.75/398.49 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.75x = 398.49 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.75x = 44,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,435.20/265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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