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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 400.41 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 400.41 and 112.89 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 400.41 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/400.41 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 400.41 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 45,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,202.28/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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