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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 400.02 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 400.02 and 112.48 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 400.02 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/400.02 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 400.02 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 44,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,994.25/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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