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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 399.36 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 399.36 and 112.12 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 399.36 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/399.36 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 399.36 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 44,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,776.24/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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