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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 399.89 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 399.89 and 112.71 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 399.89 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/399.89 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 399.89 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 45,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,069.04/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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