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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 399.88 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 399.88 and 112.56 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 399.88 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/399.88 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 399.88 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 45,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,010.49/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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