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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 399.27 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 399.27 and 109.98 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 399.27 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/399.27 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 399.27 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 43,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,910.24/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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