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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.44 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.44 and 162.18 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.44 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.44 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.44 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 64,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,456.82/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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