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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 400.05 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 400.05 and 112.60 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 400.05 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/400.05 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 400.05 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 45,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,043.07/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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