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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.59 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.59 and 108.11 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.59 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.59 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.59 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 43,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,197.68/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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