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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 400.38 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 400.38 and 112.73 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 400.38 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/400.38 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 400.38 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 45,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134.66/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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