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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 399.55 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 399.55 and 112.18 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 399.55 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/399.55 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 399.55 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 44,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,820.24/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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