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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 398.97 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 398.97 and 111.78 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 398.97 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/398.97 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 398.97 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 44,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596.87/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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