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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.62, 399.90 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.62, 399.90 and 112.61 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.62 : 399.90 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.62/399.90 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.62x = 399.90 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.62x = 45,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032.74/266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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