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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 399.44 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 399.44 and 112.17 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 399.44 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/399.44 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 399.44 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 44,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,804.62/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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