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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 398.67 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 398.67 and 111.68 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 398.67 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/398.67 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 398.67 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 44,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523.18/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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