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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 397.73 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 397.73 and 162.41 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 397.73 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/397.73 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 397.73 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 64,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,592.53/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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