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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 400.10 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 400.10 and 112.54 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 400.10 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/400.10 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 400.10 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 45,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027.25/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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