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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 397.36 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 397.36 and 162.20 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 397.36 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/397.36 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 397.36 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 64,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452.08/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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