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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 397.25 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 397.25 and 162.31 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 397.25 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/397.25 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 397.25 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 64,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,477.65/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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