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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 399.79 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 399.79 and 112.47 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 399.79 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/399.79 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 399.79 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 44,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,964.38/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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