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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.58 and 112.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.58 and 112.99 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.58 = 112.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.58 = 112.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.58 × 112.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 45,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261.53/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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