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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 399.18 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 399.18 and 112.05 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 399.18 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/399.18 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 399.18 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 44,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,728.12/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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