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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 400.02 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 400.02 and 112.65 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 400.02 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/400.02 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 400.02 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 45,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063.54/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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