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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.73 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.73 and 162.11 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.73 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.73 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.73 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 64,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,473.21/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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