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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 400.16 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 400.16 and 110.66 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 400.16 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/400.16 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 400.16 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 44,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279.15/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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