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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.18 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.18 and 112.68 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.18 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.18 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.18 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 45,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092.28/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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