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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 398.44 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 398.44 and 111.71 is: 167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 398.44 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/398.44 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 398.44 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 44,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,509.73/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.44

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