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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 398.82 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 398.82 and 111.90 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 398.82 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/398.82 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 398.82 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 44,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627.96/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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