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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 399.87 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 399.87 and 112.51 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 399.87 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/399.87 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 399.87 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 44,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,989.37/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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