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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 400.16 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 400.16 and 112.66 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 400.16 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/400.16 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 400.16 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 45,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082.24/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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