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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.85, 398.77 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.85, 398.77 and 111.88 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.85 : 398.77 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.85/398.77 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.85x = 398.77 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.85x = 44,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,614.61/265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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