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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 400.39 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 400.39 and 112.82 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 400.39 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/400.39 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 400.39 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 45,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,169.72/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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