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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 399.60 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 399.60 and 112.26 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 399.60 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/399.60 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 399.60 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 44,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,859.10/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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