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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 398.62 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 398.62 and 111.63 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 398.62 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/398.62 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 398.62 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 44,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497.34/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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