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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 397.20 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 397.20 and 162.41 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 397.20 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/397.20 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 397.20 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 64,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,507.88/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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