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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 399.98 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 399.98 and 112.62 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 399.98 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/399.98 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 399.98 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 45,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045.18/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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