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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 399.99 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 399.99 and 112.87 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 399.99 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/399.99 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 399.99 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 45,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,144.87/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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