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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 399.69 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 399.69 and 112.37 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 399.69 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/399.69 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 399.69 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 44,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,911.17/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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