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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 398.77 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 398.77 and 109.68 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 398.77 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/398.77 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 398.77 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 43,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736.26/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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