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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.45, 399.77 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.45, 399.77 and 112.47 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.45 : 399.77 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.45/399.77 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.45x = 399.77 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.45x = 44,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961.57/266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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