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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 398.22 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 398.22 and 162.93 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 398.22 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/398.22 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 398.22 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 64,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,881.98/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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