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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 398.94 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 398.94 and 111.84 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 398.94 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/398.94 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 398.94 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 44,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617.95/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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