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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 398.85 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 398.85 and 111.76 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 398.85 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/398.85 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 398.85 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 44,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575.48/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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