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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 397.62 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 397.62 and 162.38 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 397.62 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/397.62 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 397.62 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 64,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,563.55/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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