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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.39, 399.65 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.39, 399.65 and 112.40 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.39 : 399.65 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.39/399.65 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.39x = 399.65 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.39x = 44,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,918.10/266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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