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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 398.85 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 398.85 and 111.98 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 398.85 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/398.85 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 398.85 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 44,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661.23/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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