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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 397.23 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 397.23 and 162.46 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 397.23 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/397.23 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 397.23 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 64,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,533.99/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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