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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 398.78 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 398.78 and 111.93 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 398.78 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/398.78 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 398.78 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 44,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,637.43/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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