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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 392.98 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 392.98 and 165.50 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 392.98 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/392.98 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 392.98 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 65,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,038.19/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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