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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 399.67 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 399.67 and 112.59 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 399.67 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/399.67 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 399.67 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 44,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998.56/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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