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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 397.12 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 397.12 and 162.10 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 397.12 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/397.12 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 397.12 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 64,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,373.15/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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