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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 399.45 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 399.45 and 112.26 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 399.45 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/399.45 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 399.45 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 44,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840.76/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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