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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 399.06 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 399.06 and 111.96 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 399.06 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/399.06 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 399.06 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 44,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,678.76/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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