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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 399.36 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 399.36 and 112.16 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 399.36 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/399.36 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 399.36 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 44,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793.31/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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