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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.35 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.35 and 112.16 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.35 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.35 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.35 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 44,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,792.37/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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