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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 399.78 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 399.78 and 112.32 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 399.78 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/399.78 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 399.78 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 44,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,903.29/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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