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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 397.26 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 397.26 and 162.60 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 397.26 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/397.26 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 397.26 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 64,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594.48/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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