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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 398.74 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 398.74 and 111.86 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 398.74 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/398.74 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 398.74 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 44,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,603.06/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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