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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 398.01 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 398.01 and 162.92 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 398.01 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/398.01 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 398.01 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 64,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,844.78/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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