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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 399.20 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 399.20 and 112.23 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 399.20 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/399.20 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 399.20 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 44,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801.65/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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